Hospice Aide (CNA)

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported. Role Snapshot Position: Hospice Aide (CNA) – PRNFocus: Personal care and comfort support for hospice patientsSchedule: PRNWork Setting: Patient homes and licensed care facilitiesCoverage: Corsicana, TX and Surrounding areas. Assigned service area with weekday schedule and occasional evenings or weekends Role Summary As a Hospice Aide (CNA) – PRN at Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, you will provide direct personal care and compassionate support to patients across the service area. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working closely with a collaborative clinical team to support comfort and dignity at end of life. Overview The Hospice Aide is a trained caregiver who provides personal care and support services to hospice patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Case Manager or the Manager or Director of Clinical Services. This role promotes patient comfort, dignity, and safety by assisting with daily activities and observing and reporting changes in patient condition. Assignments are based on the individualized plan of care and the aide’s training and competency. Key Responsibilities Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and skin care as assignedAssist with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and range-of-motion exercises as directedObserve and report changes in patient physical or emotional condition to the supervising nurseAssist with meals, feeding, and hydration support according to the plan of careProvide companionship, emotional support, and respectful presence to promote comfort and dignityTake and record vital signs when trained and directed by the nurseMaintain a clean and safe care environment, including light housekeeping related to patient careProvide short-term respite support to family caregivers during scheduled visits when appropriateDocument care provided accurately and timely in accordance with agency policyFollow standard precautions, infection control practices, and HIPAA privacy requirementsParticipate in team meetings and required in-service training sessionsDeliver care in any setting where the patient resides, including private homes and licensed facilitiesProvide weekend or after-hours support when directed by clinical leadershipPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications CNA must reside in the: Corsicana, TX and surrounding areasActive certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing with completion of a state-approved training programCurrent CPR certificationAbility to read, follow, and document written care instructions accuratelyUnderstanding of hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill individualsAbility to work in home and facility settings with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s licenseDemonstrated empathy, sensitivity, and ability to support patients and families from diverse backgroundsCommitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission and values Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care. Explore the impact you can make with Arc Hospice today.